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I SSUE:
Calendar 2
Pastors Pen 4
Associate Pastor 5
Music Notes 6
Kids4Christ 7
Student Ministry 8
Ministry 9
F I R S T B A P T I S T
C H U R C H B L A N C H A R D Lifeline
J U L Y 2 0 1 4 V O L U M E 3 , I S S U E 7
THI S
MONTH
WipeOut
Water Slide,
July 18
Excessive
Generosity,
July 20
Choir Camp,
July 21-25
Blood Drive,
July 23
VBS/Choir
Camp Musical,
July 27
Deacon Nominations will be accepted
through the month of July.
Likewise deacons must
be reverent, not double-
tongued, not given to
much wine, not greedy
for money, holding the
mystery of the faith with
a pure conscience.

1 Timothy 3:8-10
Choir Camp July 21-25 8:30-12:00pm
For whatever is born of God
overcomes the world. And
this is the victory that has
overcome the world our
faith.

1 John 5:4 (NKJV)
JULY 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
* See note
below
2
Bible
Study
3
Cowboy
Church
4
Independence
Day
5
6
VBS
7 8
Church
Visitation
9
Bible
Study
10
Cowboy
Church
11
Pacesetters
12
13
VBS
14 15 16
Bible
Study
17
Cowboy
Church
18
WipeOut
Water Slide
19
20
Excessive
Generosity

Business Mtg.

VBS
21
Mens Bible
Study
22 23
Bible
Study

Blood Drive
24
Pacesetters

Cowboy
Church
25 26
27
VBS/Choir
Camp
Musical
28 29 30
Bible
Study
31
Choir Camp
*Deacon Nominations
accepted through the
month of July
High School Summer Camp
P A G E 3 P A G E 3
FBCB Ministry ~Upcoming Events

July 2 Bible Study and Prayer (6:30pm)

July 3 Cross Brand Cowboy Church @ the Arena.
Open arena (6:00pm), Worship (7:00pm)

July 4 Independence Day, office closed

July 6 VBS (5:00pm)

July 8 Church Visitation in the Multi-Purpose Building (3-6:00pm)

July 9 Bible Study and Prayer (6:30pm)

July 10 CBCC Potluck (6:30pm)

July 11 Pacesetters Covered Dish (6:00pm)

July 13 VBS (5:00pm)

July 16 Bible Study and Prayer (6:30pm)

July 17 Cross Brand Cowboy Church @ the Arena.
Open arena (6:00pm), Worship (7:00pm)

July 18 WipeOut Water Slide (completed K-5th grade) (6-8pm)

July 20 Excessive Generosity Lunch (12:00pm)
Business Meeting (7:00pm)
VBS (5:00pm)

July 21 Mens Bible Study @ The Way Station (6:30pm)

July 21-25 Choir Camp

July 23 Bible Study and Prayer (6:30pm)
Blood Drive at the Orchard (5:30pm-8:30pm)

July 24 Pacesetters Eat Out (10:30am)
Cross Brand Cowboy Church @ the Arena.
Open arena (6:00pm), Worship (7:00pm)

July 27 VBS/Choir Camp Musical (6:00pm)

July 28July 31 High School Summer Camp

July 30 Bible Study and Prayer (6:30pm)

Times and dates are subject to change.
Please check your weekly Order of Worship for updates.
P A G E 4
Pastors Pen
For two weeks in June several of our church body, as well as some from two
other churches, worked in tough conditions to complete a church in Belize. In
essence they planted a church where there was a great need for one. FBC,
Blanchard, sent them to complete that work and we continue to assist in the
ministry of a new church building in Romania. Why is church planting so
important?

Ed Stetzer is the President of LifeWay Research Division, a prolific author, and well-known
conference and seminar leader. Stetzer has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained
pastors and church planters on six continents, holds two masters degrees and two doctorates, and
has written dozens of articles and books. He is an informative and entertaining writer and speaker.
In many ways Stetzer has his hand on the pulse of modern Christianity as few others have.
Recently, he posted on his blog several reasons why church planting is so important. Space wont
allow elaboration, but here are those reasons:

1) Church planting reaches lost people.
2) Church planting follows a biblical pattern.
3) Church planting is essential for survival.
4) Church planting benefits the planting church.
5) Church planting is necessary to reach North America.

Please pay special attention to the last part of reason number 5North America. Thats right, we
have a need for new church plants on this continent. As we continue to seek and follow Gods
direction we must keep our spiritual eyes, ears, and hearts open to where He leads next.

Keep the faith.
Gloria a Dios!
Glory to God!

Belize Mission Trip
June 2013 June 2014 June 2012
P A G E 5
As the birthdate of our great Nation approaches yet again, I looked back at a sermon I preached four years ago entitled
Happy Birthday, America! That was the last time July 4
th
was on a Sunday (and only the 33
rd
time in our Nations
238- year history). While looking back over that sermon, I recalled some quotes of our Founding Fathers that remind us
of our Nations spiritual heritage and of the faith of many of our great leaders from the past. Here are a few of those that
I thought you might be blessed to read again (and perhaps to share with your children and grandchildren since they
unfortunately arent likely to find these quotes in any of the current text books used in our public schools):

We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! Quotes from John Hancock and John Adams in April,
1775

It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great Nation was founded not by religionists, but by
Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been
afforded freedom of worship here. written by Patrick Henry in 1776

"I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -- that God governs in
the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise
without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings that "except the Lord build they labor in vain that build
it."I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no
better than the Builders of Babel. Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional Convention of 1787

The general principles upon which the Fathers achieved independence were the general principals of Christianity I
will avow that I believed and now believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as
the existence and attributes of God.- John Adams, signer of the Declaration of Independence and 2
nd
U.S. President

Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of
our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers. - John Jay, 1
st
Chief Justice of the United States

I am a real Christian, that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus. I have little doubt that our whole country will
soon be rallied to the unity of our Creator and, I hope, to the pure doctrine of Jesus also. Thomas Jefferson, 3
rd

President of the U.S. & another signer of the Declaration of Independence

No nation has ever yet existed or been governed without religion. Nor can be. The Christian religion is the best
religion that has ever been given to man and I, as chief Magistrate of this nation, am bound to give it the sanction of my
example.- Jefferson

the Bible, sir, is the rock upon which this Republic stands. If our Republic throws away this Rock, it will certainly
fall. - Andrew Jackson, - our Nation's 7
th
President

And here are a few quotes from Ronald Reagan, the greatest President weve had in my 61 years of life on this earth (in
my humble but accurate opinion. Lol!):

Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.

Without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure.

America needs God more than God needs America. If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will
be a Nation gone under.

I personally attended elementary school during a time in our Nations history when prayer and Bible reading were both
permitted in our public schools. I can even remember attending a revival service at the local Baptist church next door to
my public school (during school hours) when I was about 10 years old. My, how things changed over the next few
years! How we need to pray that God will again raise up leaders in our Nation who trust and follow Him with all their
hearts and who are not afraid to proclaim the truths such as those espoused by the men quoted above. Happy Birthday,
America! May you return to the beliefs of our Nations founders before it is too late!
P A G E 7
Ki ds4Chri st
5:00-7:00PM ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
Completed PS3-5th grade.
Come find your place in Gods story!











Chi l dr en s Choi r Camp:
July 21st-25th from 8:30-NOON
Completed K-5th grade
Do you trust God to guide and provide?

6:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Completed K-5th grade
Find out Who Jesus really is!
July 18th
from 6:00-8:00 PM
On the Rec Complex
Completed K-5th grade
Mens Ministry

Providing food for
World Changers through
the years!



Mens Bible Study

Monday, July 21st

6:30 pm The Way Station



As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17
Friday, July 25th
from 5:00-7:00pm
at The Orchard

For more information,
contact Jamie Roe.
Thursday, July 24th
Strawns on Airline Drive
Vans leave at 10:30 am
C vered D sh
Friday, July 11
6:00 pm
Fellowship Hall

Entertainment: River Cities Jubilee

Followed by a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Abe Lincoln.
Pacesetter of the Month
Addie Welch

2014 Deacon Nominations

The biblical qualifications of a deacon are set forth in 1 Timothy 3:8-13: Likewise deacons must be
reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of
the faith with a pure conscience. But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, be-
ing found blameless. Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all
things. Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For
those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in
the faith which is in Christ Jesus. (NKJV)

The by-laws of our church state: The task of the deacon is to serve with the pastor and the staff in
performing pastoral ministries such as proclaiming the gospel to believers and unbelievers; care for
church members and other persons in the community; lead the church to engage in a fellowship of
worship, witness, education, ministry and application; and lead the church in performing its tasks.

Nominating someone for the office of deacon requires prayer and introspection. Please commit this
process to fervent prayer and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to those God has set apart for this
calling. As you pray about this important calling, please superimpose over every name the biblical
qualifications of a deacon and the promises of Scripture that when we commit everything to God He
will direct our paths.
P A G E 1 0
Cross Brand Cowboy Church

Howdy Everybody, Hope yall are having a wonderful summer. Even though it is hot we can
still enjoy the outdoors.

Well June was a great month at Cross Brand Cowboy Church. A few of us actually had a
chance to bring our horses and make use of the arena before and after church a time or two.
We still havent been able to get the Barrel Racing on the schedule yet; but its not for the
lack of trying, I assure ya. We are just having to find a day that doesnt conflict with the
Barrel Racing Associations events that are already scheduled. Please pray for us as we
continue to plan that and other events.

But in the mean time, dont forget that the VERY BEST thing that happens at Cowboy
Church happens every Thursday night no matter what comes our way!! We begin with an
open arena at 6:00 pm when you can bring your horse and ride or just come and watch. On
the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Thursdays the concession stand is open for those who are interested
and on the 2nd Thursday we have our POTLUCK SUPPER beginning at 6:30 where you can
enjoy some really tasty food while having a time of fellowship. The service starts every
Thursday night with prayer requests, praises for answered prayer and singing, followed by
some of the best preaching and teaching you can imagine from Bro. Doug Allen. Truly if you
haven't been to one of these services, you owe it to yourself to come at least once. I predict
that you will return. We will be looking forward to seeing you next Thursday!!!!
Charles Julian
5/18/2014
We welcome our new members!
Samantha Fitzgerald
6/8/2014
Connor Gardner
6/15/2014
Joshua and Beth Shirey
6/15/2014
First Baptist Church Blanchard

Seeking Sharing Showing

201 Attaway St
PO Box 65
Blanchard, LA 71009
Phone: 318.929.2346
Fax: 318.929.4680
Email: fbcblanchard@bellsouth.net
Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday School (for all ages) 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is
eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus
and believe in your heart that God has raised Him
from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart
one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation.


Sin separates us from God. God offers forgiveness
through belief in the life, death and resurrection of His
Son, Jesus Christ. Accepting Gods offer of salvation
means we are saved from an eternity separated from
God.

Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through
Me.
In Memoriam
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Revelation 14:13




Guy Calvert
6/15









Just a reminder that we have visitation every 2nd
Tuesday of the month. But that certainly doesnt
mean that you cant visit any day that works for
you and that special person God has put on your
heart to go see. Remember that a physical visit
is definitely the best; but if you just absolutely
arent able to go visit, then pick up the phone and
give that person a call or at least send a card.
When God lays someone on our hearts, He
expects action from us. Dont miss out on the
opportunity. Hope to see yall on July 8th at
visitation.